The Teller County Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its deputies over the weekend. Mark Bisset was taken into custody Saturday morning on charges of menacing, child abuse, trespassing, and burglary.   

The sheriff’s office announced the arrest and firing in a Facebook post saying that Bisset was off duty at the time of the incident and acted alone. 

“The Teller County Sheriff’s Office will not tolerate or condone this type of behavior. This in no way reflects on the mission, integrity, and dedication of its employees,” the post read.   

The arrest warrant states that Bisset rode a four-wheeler onto the victim’s property in Florissant while carrying a handgun and holding a beer. Deputies told the court that Bisset left and later returned demanding entry to the victim’s home while holding “an assault-style rifle.” They say Bisset threatened to kill the victim’s if they didn’t allow him in.   

Once inside, deputies believe Bisset held the rifle in a “low ready” position while screaming insults. Four people were inside the home at the time including a man in his 40’s, two men in their 20’s and a 12-year-old boy.     

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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